Nikola Jokic guided the Denver Nuggets to their inaugural NBA championship, with his devoted wife Natalija by his side every step of the way. The Serbian basketball star, who earned the Finals MVP title in June 2023 following the Nuggets’ triumph over the Heat with a score of 94-89 in Game 5 of the championship series, shared a touching postgame moment with Natalija and their 1-year-old daughter, Ognjena, inside Ball Arena in Denver. 

The family also posed for photographs with the Larry O’Brien championship trophy and the Bill Russell Finals MVP award, with Ognjena gleefully using the trophies as drums, tapping the top of each one.

Jokic is a family man.

The five-time All-Star, who won back-to-back league MVPs in 2021 and 2022, wears his wedding ring on his shoelaces every single game. The 28-year-old center said he stole the idea from a former teammate in his native Serbia and does it as a way to keep his family close while on the court, according to the NBA.

While Jokic tends to maintain a reserved demeanor outside of basketball, Natalija frequently updates their fans on the family’s significant moments through her personal Instagram account, boasting over 29,000 followers. Delve deeper into Natalija’s life and the private aspects of the couple’s relationship.